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Duquesne Light workers strike over pay and safety
Original: 'A very dangerous job': Duquesne Light workers strike for better pay and safety
Workers at Duquesne Light, the electric utility serving the Pittsburgh area, have gone on strike, citing the hazardous nature of their jobs and demanding better pay and improved safety protections. Local coverage highlights the risks utility line workers face, and the stoppage raises concerns about electrical service for customers in the region while negotiations between the utility and its unionized workforce continue.
Why now: A utility strike raises immediate concerns about pay, workplace safety, and potential disruptions to electric service for local residents.
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